C.S. Lewis – Quote of the Day for September 29, 2025

Reflection on Today's Quote from C.S. Lewis - September 29th 2025

Insight on Today's Quote

Love always costs us something—chiefly, our illusion of control. When we choose openness over self-protection, we invite the risk of being misunderstood or hurt, but we also create the only conditions where real intimacy can grow. Vulnerability is not recklessness; it’s courage guided by wisdom, letting ourselves be truly seen a little more each day.

Ask yourself where you’ve been armored lately—quick to deflect compliments, slow to share needs, careful to keep conversations safe. What would it look like to loosen that armor just one notch? The goal isn’t to spill everything, but to practice honest presence with someone who has shown themselves trustworthy.

Step Up To The Challenge

Tell one trusted person something true that you usually keep guarded—an appreciation, an apology, a need, or a fear—and stay present long enough to hear their response without defending or minimizing.

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